AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSeabed Mining Fight: Rep. James Moylan’s bid to block Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands from using FAST-41 expedited permitting for deep-sea mining was rejected by the House Rules Committee, even as the broader bill passed the House—raising fresh concerns about faster environmental review for the Mariana region. Aquaculture & Food Tech: The University of Guam Land Grant is hosting a first-time “Tilapia to Table” workshop (Sept. 12) teaching saltwater tilapia raising, plus salting and smoking for shelf-stable products, with a focus on turning fish waste into fertilizer. Defense Tech & Readiness: The Marine Corps is seeking high-resolution 3D CT scanners for detecting cracks and delamination in body armor plates, with Guam included in the planned scanner locations. Local Education Repairs: Tiyan High School repairs are largely complete, but remaining roof work and other items could keep students on a proposed double-session schedule until a Sept. 11 inspection. Regional Governance: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero urged Pacific Islands Forum leaders to grant Guam full membership, arguing the island’s territory status limits meaningful voice and access to regional financing. STEM Spotlight: Society for Science named the Top 300 Junior Innovators for the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, including students from U.S. territories.
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